Facial Trauma Treatment – Expert Care From a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
in Scottsdale, AZ
What Is Facial Trauma?
Facial trauma refers to any injury to the face, including the bones, soft tissues, or skin. These injuries can result from accidents like car crashes, sports injuries, falls, or physical assaults. Some of the most common types of facial trauma include:
- Fractured jaw (mandible fracture)
- Cheekbone injuries (zygomatic fractures)
- Broken nose (nasal fractures)
- Orbital injuries (trauma around or behind the eye socket)
- Facial lacerations (deep cuts to the skin or soft tissue)
At The Pogue Center, we specialize in diagnosing and treating facial trauma using advanced surgical techniques and a compassionate, patient-first approach. If you're searching for oral and maxillofacial surgery in Scottsdale, AZ, for facial injuries, you're in the right place.
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Why a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Matters
When it comes to facial trauma surgery, experience and credentials are everything. Our procedures are performed by a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a specialist trained in surgery of the face, mouth, and jaw.
Board certification means your surgeon has completed rigorous additional training and passed demanding exams beyond dental school. At The Pogue Center, we bring years of surgical expertise, a deep understanding of facial anatomy, and a commitment to excellence in every procedure.
Our practice proudly serves patients from Scottsdale and surrounding areas with the highest standards in safety, care, and results.
Who Can Benefit From Facial Trauma Surgery?
You may benefit from facial trauma treatment if you’ve experienced:
- A facial fracture or broken jaw
- Injury to the cheekbone, eye socket, or nose
- Missing or damaged teeth due to trauma
- Soft tissue injuries that need surgical repair
- Long-term issues from past injuries, such as facial asymmetry or difficulty chewing
Whether your injury just occurred or you're dealing with long-term complications, our team in Scottsdale, AZ, is here to help restore your appearance, comfort, and function.
Symptoms That May Indicate the Need for Facial Trauma Surgery at The Pogue Center
- Visible facial swelling or bruising after an injury
- Facial asymmetry (one side of the face looks different or sunken)
- Severe facial pain or tenderness that worsens with movement
- Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
- Loose, broken, or missing teeth after trauma
- Misaligned bite or jaw that no longer fits together properly
- Bleeding from the mouth, nose, or facial wounds
- Numbness or tingling in the face, lips, or chin
- Blurry or double vision, especially after an impact near the eyes
- Sunken or bulging appearance around one eye
- Deep cuts or lacerations to the face or inside the mouth
- Clicking, popping, or locking in the jaw joint after injury
- Difficulty breathing through the nose after trauma
- Persistent headaches or facial pressure following impact
- Shifting of teeth or jaw alignment after an accident
If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms—especially following an accident or injury—click here to schedule a consultation with our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. Prompt care is essential to prevent long-term damage and restore function and appearance.
Conditions That May Require Facial Trauma Surgery by a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at The Pogue Center:
- Mandibular fracture (broken lower jaw)
- Maxillary fracture (broken upper jaw)
- Zygomatic fracture (cheekbone fracture)
- Orbital fracture (break in the bones around the eye socket)
- Nasal bone fracture (broken nose)
- Le Fort fractures (midface fractures involving multiple facial bones)
- Facial lacerations (deep cuts to the skin or soft tissue of the face)
- Dental alveolar fractures (injuries to the bone supporting the teeth)
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation or trauma
- Avulsed teeth (permanent teeth knocked out due to trauma)
- Complex facial fractures involving multiple bone structures
- Soft tissue trauma requiring surgical repair or reconstruction
- Post-traumatic facial deformity (asymmetry or scarring from past injury)
- Non-healing or improperly healed facial fractures (malunion or nonunion)
- Penetrating facial injuries (trauma from sharp objects or foreign bodies)
If you’ve been diagnosed with—or suspect you may have—any of these conditions, click here to schedule a consultation in Scottsdale, AZ, with our trusted oral and maxillofacial surgery team. Early treatment can prevent complications and restore your health, function, and appearance.